building community
through cultural arts
Post Hurricane Florence Update
Hello Everyone!
The Council has sustained some damage to our facility due to Hurricane Florence. Because of this our reopen date continues to be up in the air at present. We are diligently working to open the Council, but there are many circumstances which will take time to navigate. We are in need of windows, new floors, ceilings, new lighting, and an audio system for the building. As we approach a resolution to the repairs and are able to safely resume regular working hours, the Council will update everyone via our email newsletter, our website, and our social media profiles. We have also posted an update for our Subgrant Applicants here. As always, you all have our thanks for your continued patience and understanding.
*Please note that any events on our current and future schedule could change as we undergo needed repairs. Be sure to check our calendar frequently and if there are any questions please contact us.
ART CONNECTS
Come visit the Arts Council Gallery in downtown Jacksonville to explore new exhibits, connect with local artists, and find original items in the Art Market.
artist opportunities
We have opportunities for artists of different levels and all mediums at the Council. Connect with us so we can help you share your work with our community…and beyond!
calendar
Gallery shows, community cultural events, and more are on our calendar. Find out what’s coming up at the Council!
Creative Forces
Open studio sessions every Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. for active duty and veteran service members, and their loved ones. Click for more information.
school programs
The Council for the Arts, in partnership with Onslow County Schools, works to provide literary and performing artist professionals for school performances. Click to see the 2018-19 schedule!
ARTS CREATE COMMUNITY
Art Agencies support artists, art education & art organizations through funding, partnerships, gallery shows, retail space, workshops and art events. More…
Art Agencies lead communities in meaningful and diverse engagement, planning, cultural enterprise, and cultural preservation and celebration. More…
Art Events and Festivals
Civic life and cultural tourism are aided by art events and festivals like ArtBlock which showcase visual artists, music, dance, theater, and more.
Civic and Social Impact
Cultural arts development promotes tourism and economic development, higher civic engagement, lower crime rates and lower poverty rates.
Get connected
with the Arts Council
Attend Events
Join us in supporting the arts at a gallery show, the Art Council store or a creative community gathering. See what’s on the calendar. Really want to make a difference? Here is another way:
Volunteer
Watch your efforts make an impact in our area as a Volunteer at the Council! Check out our information for Volunteers.
Make a donation
Make a difference with a donation. It’s easy and it makes a BIG impact on our community and our future.
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From the BLOG
Spring at Council for the Arts
Leo Tolstoy once said, “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” For The Council it’s been that and so much more!
We’ve had a flurry of activity which has continued unabated since January. Though it can sometimes be overwhelming, this flurry and quick pace, it has gifted us with an increased sense of purpose and doors that are swinging open ever wider to welcome in more of our community.
New Year at The Council
2017 was a year of evolution and change for The Council. From improvements to our facility — thanks to donations and helping hands — to a new Executive Director, Noah White, we're excited about continued forward motion while being deeply grateful for the...
Cre-8 Art Gala 2017
Whew! The end of Summer and the onset of Autumn have been busy here at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts! We did want to be sure and take a moment to share about our Cre-8 Art Gala which we hosted in October at the Hilton Garden Inn here in Jacksonville. In...
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